american idol season 23 finally has a premiere date after a major shake-up at the judges’ table and season 20 winner Noah Thompson being dropped from his record label. american idol season 23 will welcome back host Ryan Seacrest, along with judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. For the first time since ABC revived the show in 2018, there is a change at the judges’ table as american idol Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood will take Katy Perry’s place alongside Lionel and Luke.
ABC announced that american idol season 23 will premiere on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
In an Instagram post, ABC announced that american idol season 23 will premiere on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The post’s caption read: “On March 9, new #AmericanIdol judge Carrie Underwood joins Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest in the season premiere on ABC and Stream on Hulu!”
The post also features all three american idol the season 23 judges – Carrie, Lionel and Luke – along with Ryan, expressing their excitement for the show’s newest season. They’ve spent the last few weeks auditioning, handing out tickets to Hollywood, so they’ve already seen the contestants.
In the video, Carrie said, “Hey! Carrie here! It was so amazing being a judge on American Idol! We’re finding some amazing talent. Right, Luke?” Luke then added: “We’re starting to fall in love with them and we can’t wait for you at home to fall in love with them too.” Carrie then said, “What do you have, Lionel?” Lionel said: “The talent is out of this world!” The video ended with Ryan saying, “Yeah, it’s going to be a great season. Make sure you’re here for all of it. See you soon!”
On March 9, new #AmericanIdol judge Carrie Underwood joins Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest in the season premiere on ABC and Stream on Hulu!
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